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Tummy Tuck,face Lift, Back Lipo in Costa Rica

asked 1 year ago by annieg in bella vista ,ar
Latest answer by Robert Sigal, MD
Question viewed 406 times
Tags: Costa Rica, doctor, medical tourism

I am planning to travel to Costa Rica for a tummy tuck,face lift, back lipo. I cannot afford the US price, but am desperate for a younger look, have you heard of or recommend Dr. Rodrigo Araya, CIMA. Pls relay feedback.

13 answers to Tummy Tuck,face Lift, Back Lipo in Costa Rica

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Tummy tuck

I'm going to keep this simple: don't do it.  Surgery in another country is always a bad idea.  Sure, you might "luck out," and ebverything may go well.  But what if it doesn't?  What if you have a major problem during surgery?  What if you have a minor problem afterwards?  What if you just have a question druing normal healing and your surgeon is 3000 miles away?  I've seen too many patients come to me after surgery outside... more
Robert Sigal, MD

Reston Plastic Surgeon
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Medical Tourism: do your homework

Can you afford a complication that may keep you there for several weeks? I would suggest you do a search on medical tourism. I did this for you. Please read from realself (link pasted below): "Hello Kelowna! I'm originally from Vancouver.. I had an eye/neck/face lift done in Costa Rica almost 3 months ago. Am fairly happy with results... but I am so very sorry to hear about your problems there. While I was recouperating at a ranch in CRica, I met 3 women who had breast... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Desperation will cost you

This is a foolish idea and you are being impatient.  For sure, you can save the money and find a reasonable US plastic surgeon (maybe a young one) who will do much better for you that whoever in Costa Rica. You are being very shortsited and you are playing with fire with your health and life!
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Not a good idea

If you can not able to afford a aboard certified plastic surgeon to do your surgery,you better off to go to a training program in US. The doctors in training will provide you a good care . The problem with over sea surgery is the anesthesia and after care. Please do not look at price only ..
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck,face Lift, Back Lipo in Costa Rica

Have you read the previous posters comments? I totally agree! In fact I just saw a younger female patient from DR surgery. She had a full TT + lipo and was told to fly back to USA after ONLY 4 days recovery. Drains still in, no pain RX. She arrived at Miami International airport, feverish, draining large amounts of serosanginous fluids, in pain, and crying with her in laws. She was taken to ER at local hospital where after 10 calls to junior staff PS I was called, as a senior staff PS,... more
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Be careful about surgery abroad

I have not heard your surgeon's name.  More importantly that is a lot of surgery to do at one time.  I have seen several patients present to our local ERs with serious infections from surgery abroad and a few had to have surgery to correct the problem.  Overall the cost ended being much more and besides there is no price to high for safety and peace of mind. 
Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Cometic Tourism

That is way too much at once for one surgical trip.  It is a third world country.  Why should we hear of that doctor? Go down, and make these plans.  Either elaborate funeral arrangements, because after all you will look youthful, and you will have saved enough money. Or, establish a working relationship with a US plastic surgeon to care for the complications/post op care.  Hopefully, it won't be that bad. Caveat Emptor. You get what you pay... more
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of tummy tuck

Frequently people leave the country to obtain cheaper surgical services.  The quality of the surgeon is only on consideration for your tummy tuck.  Abdominoplasty is a complex operation and followup care is extensive and long term.  Liability issues can be very tricky if you should have a serious complication.  Sometimes penny wise is pound foolish.
Talmage J. Raine, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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International Surgery Can Be Risky

There are reasons why procedures are less costly in other countries.  There are fewer controls over qualifications, facilities, etc..  Even if you find a well-qualified practioner, there is always a chance for complications.  If you do suffer a complication, it will be difficult to find a surgeon in the US willing to take over your care.  Remember that "you get what you pay for".
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Medical tourism

No, I have not heard of this surgeon.  Be careful, because having surgery in one location and then going home can be tough.  Also, if you have complications, who will take care of you and will appreciate exactly what was done in surgery.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Bargain Cosmetic surgery overseas

I would not recommend traveling to Costa Rica, Dominica Republic etc just to save money on cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic surgery is real surgery with real complications. How will you deal with complications even when you return home? How about follow up care? This is basically the old adage" penny wise, pound foolish" You will mostly likely spend more money due to your oversea decision. You may regret it. My recommendation is to save your money or finance your cosmetic surgery... more
Stanley Okoro, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

www.georgiaplastic.com

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Getting a "DEAL" On Cosmetic Surgery from Dr. Wonderful abroad

Regarding: "Tummy Tuck,face Lift, Back Lipo in Costa Rica I am planning to travel to Costa Rica for a tummy tuck,face lift, back lipo. I cannot afford the US price, but am desperate for a younger look, have you heard of or recommend Dr. Rodrigo Araya, CIMA. Pls relay feedback." You and many women like you do not realize you are about to become "married" to your surgeon. Once the surgeon operates on you it is a "for better or for worse" relationship.... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck in Costa Rica

I believe you are putting yourself in danger by having surgery out of this country to save money.  There have been so many disasters due to medical tourism.  Many patients have developed infections from bacteria that are not common in the US, making treatment very difficult.  If you do have a complication, you will have much difficulty finding a doctor to take care of you here, and your surgeon in Costa Rica will most likely be no help.  Would saving money be your... more
Bruce Genter, MD

Abington Plastic Surgeon

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